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8 ways to take the stress out of toilet training

Toilet training ain’t for the fainthearted, that’s for sure. Trying to teach your tot to make it to the loo on time can be a stressful business and the irony is, you have to keep CALM and give your kid time to master life without a nappy. But when you spend your days cleaning up little puddles of wee from the kitchen floor, and spend your nights changing sodden bed linen and PJs in the dark, it’s hard to keep a level head. These great gadgets and tools will alleviate a bit of the pressure, and help to get your little learner over the line in no time.

1. A stable and sturdy potty

You just can’t go past a good quality potty when you’re ditching the diapers. And don’t be fooled, not all potties are created equal. This Timmy Tortoise Potty Step Stool, is not only a user-friendly potty, but it also doubles as a stool for kids to use when they're climbing onto the toilet. Best of all, the cute tortoise design means kids will actually want to sit on it. That’s half your battle won!

2. An allergy friendly mattress protector

Wetting the bed comes with the toilet training territory unfortunately, which is why you should invest in a durable, absorbent mattress protector or two! Protect-A-Bed Mattress Protectors are made of breathable, high quality materials which means they are comfy, and your tot won’t feel like he's sleeping on a sweaty plastic bag!

3. Reward stickers

Give your kids some little incentives along the way, and you’ll be surprised how hard they try! Potti-Dotts are removable toilet training stickers, that can be stuck straight onto the side of the potty or toilet, or even on the bathroom walls for that matter. They're cute, colourful and a great way for kids to add a little pizazz to their toileting routine.

4. Absorbent training pants

When you’re out and about with a newly trained tot, it’s always nice to have a bit of extra insurance. These Bright Bots Essential Training Pants are like undies with extra absorbent layers in the crotch. So, if your little one does have an oopsie in the park, you’ll have time to sort the situation out.

5. A remedy for a red bottom

Sometimes the most difficult thing for a tot to learn is how to wipe themselves properly after going to the toilet. It’s pretty normal for kids to have a bit of a red bottom as they work out how to use toilet paper! Lucas’ Papaw Ointment is made from Australian papaws and is a very soothing way to combat a little chaffed behind.

6. Car seat protector

Long car trips with a toilet training tot can be fraught with mummy-angst. “Will he pee, or won’t he?” Minimise the stress by using a Diono Car Seat Protector and if he does spring a leak, it won’t matter! These sanity-savers are waterproof with a plush exterior – so they look and feel super chic!

7. Padded toilet seat

When your tot is ready to rock it on a big toilet, this Cushie Tushie Toilet Training Seat is a really soft place to park a little bottom. It’s even got glow-in-the-dark pictures on it to guide the way at night, and a special handle so you can take it on and off the toilet hygienically.

8. Wee Target

Teaching boys how to aim properly can be a tricky task! Getting them to wee into the toilet bowl rather than all over the bathroom walls is much easier with a Wee Target. These cracker gadgets have heat sensitive black spots that reveal a picture when they have been saturated with urine. It’s a super clever way to encourage your boys to hit the right mark.